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The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
HooDMAN BLIND.


'Hoodman Blind" the melo-drama bv VIII
son Barrett and Henry A. Jones was given
at Portland Theatre last evening before
good sized audience, who appeared pleased
with the piece. Mr.. Horning, as Jack Yeu-
lett. Is the leading man of the company. and
his acting was creditable piece Of work
Mr.. Morgan as Ben Chibbles created con-
siderable merriment, and Mr.. Taylor as Les
sard was acceptable as the villain of the
piece. Miss Ada Gilman in the dual role of
Nance Yeulett and Jess, the waif, did her
part well. The performance will be repeated
this evening.
wHEELMEN AS MINsrRELs.
Next Tuesday evening, the minstrel per-
formance to be given under the auspices of
the Portland Wheel Club viii draw a crowd
ed house to the Portland Theatre The va
rious features of the entertainment are being
worked up with great care, and the pro-
grammc will contain lot of new and funny
things. The vocal music will be by some Of
the best talent in the city and the club feel
sure that their friends will be amply repaid
for their attendance. The tickets are going
with rush and should be secured by those
VINO nave not already done so, as soon as
possible.
BOSTON CONCERT COMPANY.
A warm May evening was very comforta-
bly, and pleasantly passed by those who lis
tened to the Boston Concert Company al
City Hall last evening. The company was
assisted by Miss Bell Bartlett of this city
The programme has already been published
IN the PRESS and was throughout rendered
In thoroughly excellent and artistic man
ner
Mr.. Listemann proved his mastery Of the
violin and in his 'Fantasie caprice" gave the
hearers solo of rich melody. Miss Bartlett
delighted the audience with her graceful, yet
| powerful renditions Her voice was ii
| splendid condition and her selections lin ex
| qulsite lasts; those in German especially de
serving praise. The violincello in the hands
oI MI. Alex. Heindl produced its share o.
agreeable harmony, and his Adagio won al
abundance OF applause. The large number
present undoubtedly made the benefit for Thu
one,
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

of this year the fall Of rain has amounted to
7.33 inches, or 3.l3 less than that of the cor
responding time last year, but 80 more than
the average for the last 80 years. Snow is
still seen on some of the distant hills. and
over in Hillville, Canterbury, on Sunday
there was enongh on an elevated point to
make good toboggan slide.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
Pensions Granted .

WASHINGTON. May 4-Pensions have. been
granted to residents of Maine as follows:
port.
Nathaniel J. Light. original, Waldoboro.
nrnoMaS 4. fhlnney, increase, Thomast0n.
dnomas II. Howes Increase Augusta.
baxter Q; Masher, increase, Rome.
william ii. Bridgham, increase, West Auburn.
James 4. Hair, increase, Presque Isle.
GUS r. Abbott, increase, Albion.
Jonathan Cushman, increase Phillips.
william Wentworth, increase, West Baldwin.
AmaSa L: Cook, increase Lewiston.
Cnarles IA. James, reissue, Richmond.
AlVerdo W. Ford, reissue, Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
A Girl Disappears.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, May 4.-Louisa
Maurer, the 16 year old daughter of Frank
Maurer, leather dealer, is missing, and it
attache.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
An Executive Order.

The President to-day issued an executive
order concerning the importation of intoxi-
eating liquors and breech loading rifles and
ammunition into the territory of Alaska. The
pose. The importation of Intoxicating
liquors is forbidden except upon permit
from the customs officer at the port of des-
tination, who shall first be satiied that the
liquors are needed for sacramental, medi-
cinal or scientific purposes. The importation
of breech loading rifles is also prohibited,
except where intended for personal use,
white settlers and temporary visitors, not
traders. Masters of vessels going into Alas
kan waters if they carry such weapons or
liquors,are required to take out special mani
tests or give bonds to prevent illegal traffic
in fham
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MAIN e.
Crushed to Death.

SKowHEGAN, May 4.-Harry Hamilton of
Augusta died at Carratunk Monday night
from the effects of an injury received Sun
day by the breaking of jam of logs ON
Moxie stream. His remains were taken to
Augusta Wednesday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
Took an overdose of chIorate.

NYAcK, N. Y, May 4.-Rev. Charles w.
Ward of Englewood, N. j., the rector ac-
cused of attempting to murder his wife, was
found dead at the home Of Judge Drew, his
this afternoon. 1t is supposed he took an
overdose of chlorate.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
PEARL FISHERIES.
Further News of the Great Disaster
off the Australian Coast.

LONDON, May "A despatch from Perth,
West Australia, says that several of the
pearl fishing boats supposed to have been
lost in the recent hurricane, were blown out
to sea, and have since returned to port. The
estimate of the loss is thus reduced to 27
boats and 250 lives.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
LowELLs, 10; LYNNs, 0.

An audience numbering 500 assembled at
Lynn yesterday afternoon to witness the
game between the Lynns and Lowells. The
Lynns lost the game through costly errors
at critical points. The batting was about
even. The Lowells were, however, slightly
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
BASE BALL.
New England League.

The Portlands will open the league season
here tomorrow afternoon by game with the
Lynns. Tickets for the grand stand will be
on sale at SOmers Bros. tomorrow at a. m.
and admission tickets can be had at +. +.
Foss' and DIR. Smiths apOthecary stores, and
M. G. Palmer's shoe store. Game will be
called at O'clock
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
The Heavy Fall of Snow Last Winter

CoNcoRp. N. H., May 4.--Hon. William S.
Foster shows bv his record that the total
amount amour Of snow during the last winter was
III inches. or SO inches more than that of the
preceding I1 ' winter, and 80 more than the aver
age for the last 81 years. In the winter of
1928, 115 inches fell IN tnIs ms y' city ana IN
1894, 122 inches. during the Iour mohtnS
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
a Heavy Failure.

BosToN, May 4.-Richard Preston of Law
renee. dealer in wooden, tailors' trimmings.
Bedford street, Boston, filed a voluntary petit
tion in insolvency at Salem. He owes $780,
i2O. The largest creditors are in New York,
Boston and Lawrence.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
TWELVE coLoRED MEN KILLED
BY the Premature Explosion of a
Blast.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May A white man
and seventeen negroes were working in the
Ceosa tunnel on the Georgia Central railroad
today, when a blast prematurely exploded.
Twelve of the colored men were killed out
right
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
Protecting the Cattle from Disease

CONCORD, N. H., May 4.-The cattle COM
missioners have issued a circular instructing
the selectmen to admit cattle from Massa-
chusetts for pasturage in this State, pro-
vided their owners will make affidavit that
thew are free from contagious disease.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
mAvERnILLs, G; sALEMs. 3.

The Hayerhills defeated the Salems yester-
day at Haverhill in wonderful game, maxi
ing only one error, and batting Phinney
hard. Six hundred people saw the game.
lnnings.........1 3 . 6 50
Hayerhills.. s..........1 o q o o o o. G
Pitchers-Carter and Phinney.
BOSTON BLUES, 13; MANcHEsrERs, 3.
The Blues scored an easy victory at Bos-
ton yesterday over their leading competitor
In the New England league. The score:
Innings. 8 A Z 8 o
Boston Blues.......2 o o 3 2 Ola
Manchesters. .......2 o o o 0 o / 3
Pitchers-Blues, Burke; Manchesters, Rear.
don. Base hits-Blues, Is; Manehesters, Z. Er-
rors-Bues, z Manchesters, 13.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
Thev want American cooas.

TORONTO, May 4.-The Canadian Manu-
luton unanimously opposing a treaty be-
tween this country and the United States.
which would admit American manutactur.
ers free of duty.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
The Land Grant Decision.

The next step in the Guilford Miller case
will be the opinion from the Secretary of
the Interior, in accordance with the recent
letter of the President This opinion will
be regarded as notice to the railroad compa-
nies to select their indemnity lands.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
The New Law.

Rockland Courier GaZette.l
Rockland liquor shops have closed up. The
new law, which is now in operation. seems
to work like the extinguisher to a candle.
[Kennebec Journal
Deputy Collector Murphy has received
communications from about one hundred of
the four hundred dealers in his district, an
ncunelns tnat they would discontinue the
payment Of the special retail liquor tax.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
THE STATE.
PIscATAouIs COUNTY


The Comptroller of the Currency has au-
thorized the Kineo National Bank, just or
ganized at Dover with a capital of $50, 1000,
to commence business.
SOMERSET COUNTY
The damage from the freshet at Hartland
Is said to be $4,000.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The trial of Graves, which was assigned
for today, at Calais, has been postponed as
Col. Jasper Hutchings, of Bangor, and
Judge Dutton, of Ellsworth, his counsel,
have been unable to reach Calais on account
of the floods.
YORK COUNTY.
Diphtheria in its most malignant form has
attacked the family Of Noah Rlcard living
on Elm street. Biddeford, and has already
terminated fatally in the case Of one of the
children, who died soon after the disease
showed itself and was buried the night fol-
lowing its death. There were originally
seven children in the family, all of whom,
with the exception Of baby, have had or
are now afflicted with the dread disease
Two Of them are now very low and are not
expected to recover.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

ports, 2.
At Observation-Disclosures, 9; Danburys. 1.
six.
At Waterbury Waterburys, %; Spring
fields, q
At st. Louis.-St. Louis, 4; Louisyilles, 1.
At Cleveland-Cincinnatis, 10; Cleyelands,
six.
At New York-Princetons, 10; Columbias,
four.
At Staten Island-Brooklyns, u Metro
politans, 3.
At Philadelphia-Ba Baltimores, 6; Athletics,
two
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
A Hero Remembered

HARTFORD, Ct, May 4.-The Senate in
concurrence, passed a resolution apnronriat-
ing $4,000 for a statueto Capt. John Mason. yoS
PeQuots Vne
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

The Calcutta Englishman confirms the de-
feat of the Ameer's troops. 1t says that the
insurgents now hold khyber Pass and the
surrounding hills, and declares that the In
dian press has over-rated the insurgent loss
es. All Of the Ghilzai attacks have been
more or less successful.
The seven prisoners condemned to death
at st. Petersburg for connection with the re-
cent plot to assassinate the Gar are all men.
The ones who were convicted of completely
received various sentences to penal servi-
tude, the most severe being twenty years.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
IN SECOND PLACE

The victory in Lawrence yesterday adj
yanced the Portlands to second place, the
Blues holding first, and the Manchesters
dropping to third. Following is the stand-
ing of the clubs:
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Death Of cond,,c4o.

~ LOWELL, Mass, May 4-Charles E.
IwomDly, Tor many years conductor on
et5 the Boston @ on q Maine railroad, died at mid
night at ais home, No. 30 Walker street. ''N'
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

EEIO WWtEOITuE LbdHUt-
At Washington-New Yorks, o; Washing
tons, s.
At Observation-Disclosures 70. Ros-
tons, o.
Cos g.
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Blaze al Bar harhor.

BAR HARBoR, May A fire here this
evening destroyed the stable to the Des Isle
Hotel. The hotel, though distant only
above twelve feet, was saved without dam
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

The game with Portland at Lawrence yes
terday proved another Waterloo for Law
renee. The home team had no pitcher
Fielder Murray occupied the box ae sent
fifteen men TO first base on balls, and this
tells the story Of the game.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
suicide at Topshan.

BRUNSWICK, May 4.-Samuel Quint. of
Topsham. about 60 years of age, one of the
bondsmen for c. u. Small, ex-collector of
Topsham, committed suicide today by hang
ing He has been in poor health for some
time and it is supposed his financial troubles
weighed upon his mind and caused him to
commit the deed
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
The Widow of President Garfield.

1t is understood that Mrs. Garfield will
come to Washington to be present on the oc-
casion of the ceremonies attending the un-
yelling of the statue of the late President
Garfield on the 18th inst. These ceremonies
will be unusually impressive, and a very
large attendance is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
Bath Enterprise.

BATH, May 4.-The Bath Board of Trade
has appointed a committee to confer with
the Pullman Company at Chicago and the
Allan Power Car Wheel Company at Pull
man with reference to establishing branch
mandatory in this city.
York County sunday School Associ-
ton.
SAco, May 4.-The annual convention of
York County Sunday School Association
was held at the Free Baptist Church today.
Delegates were present from the Congrega-
tional and Free Baptist churches of the
county, and other visitors, among them
Rev. B. P. Snow of Willard and Rev. Mr..
Peaslee of New York. The session was de-
voted to essays and discussions relative to
Sunday school work. The officers elected
for the ensuing year we're:
President-Rev f. G. ingalls,, Saco.
Secretary-ReY. o. III. Tracy, BiddefOrd,
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

LAWRENCE

Earned runS-LawrenceS, O.; Portlands, l.
Home runs-DonOvan, DlckersOn. Two base
hlts-Hatneld. Passed balls-Earle. 1. Wild
pltches-Murray 1. First base on balls BY
Murray 8. First base on errors-Dawrences 8;
Portlands, 8. Umpire-Bart0n. Time-2 hours
10 minutes
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05

TcoNcLUDED ON FOURTH rAoE.l
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
New Postal Treaties with Canada
and Mexico.

The Post Office Department is considering
the negotiation of a new postal treaty with
Canada, which promises to still further in
crease the postal facilities between the Unit
ed States and Canada. There is no doubt
that Mexico win ratify the new treaty with
that country, but action has not yet been
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
Neo0ho Valley Notes.

There has been IN unusual amount of sickness
during the past three weeks which is attributed
to frequent changes in the weather.
Although the condition of Ebb Butler has
somewhat improved since our last, he Is still
closely confined In bed and is subject to severe
misery.
Mrs. Code, of Texas, was visiting friends
here recently.
Mr.. Alexander, of Gentry county, Mo-,
called on relatives here while on his way to the
west part of the state.
w. J. Barnett was officially acquaintin
himself with the financial interest Of the people
OF the west side last week.
The vastly improved condition Of the old
Hankins farm now owned by J. Butler and
occupied by Vim. Valentine bears evidence of
we'll executed plans.
LYDIA Butler has returned from Missouri.
The click Of the corn planter has been silenced
BY the fight OF the season and farmers are now
wagiug q vigorous war against the weeds.
VALLEYIrE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
ALErT1R FROM FIELD.

The REGISTER has had two letters
from Matt. Field since he went away,
The first was dated at Denver and
was mainly taken up with denying
that he had defrauded his employers.
He admitted that he had treated his
wife badly but offered no explanation
of his conduct. The second was dated
at Salt Lake City May /, and is as fol.
lows:
REGISTER lola Kansas: Little did
think last Friday when pulling into
Pueblo that would take this end OF
the road but while there run across q
man that had round trip ticket for
this place and return which he offered
for $40 and as had that much thought
it my chance to see the crest Of the
continent and the Scenic route 10 the
one to take for the Grand Canyon 10
high overarched and echoing walls be-
tween and over Marshall pass we
went which is the'grandest scenery on
ID. 4 R. G. r. r. for.
Rivers of golden mist flying down
From Celestial fountains
The great sun flaming through the riffs
Beyond the wall of mountain.
have seen many cities of the east
but this city of the saints puzzles me,
it is the young rival of Mecca, the Zion
of the normons, the later day Jerusa-
lem, it is also the city of the0honey bee
and the city of the sunfiower, the place
of the tabernacle of an ancient prophet
ruled Theocracy."
Wish could tell you all have seen
but can't this time, perhaps will be
back in the Supflower State by the
time this reaches you for my ten thou
sand dollars will soon be gone. Has
anything developed yet? / am ready
at any time to uncover the hidden mys-
teries. No more now.
Very respectfully, NJ. w. F.
/, As letter might not reach him and
as some one certainly sends him the
REGISTER we will say that nothing
has been developed and that he would
oblige US greatly by "uncovering the
mysteries"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
Suffers from Kidney and Liver Trouble,

Suffers from Kidney and Liver Troubles
will find Simmons Liver Regulator q
true remedy for these complaints. 1t
imparts new life to the blood and re-
news and strengthens the entire sys-
tenn, by promoting the healthy action
Of the liver and kindneys.
81 have been troubled with livel
complaint, kidney disease and bad
blood for q long time. I have used
Simmons Liver Regulator, and it has
done me more good than all the med
icine / ever took. I would not be
without it. GEO, II. PRATT.
l.. s. Deputy Collector Ind Dist Ga.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

The construction of the Ship Canal across the
Isthmus of Panama was certainly daring, mag
nificent thing. But the fact that in that
sickiy climate, while at work in that marvel
GUS enterprise, SO many brave and noble fel
lows lost their lives is pat letic, ira gic thing
But 1t is happy fact, that death there now
will be rarely seen. Panama dr uggists Sc
Smiths Rile Beans: Price two bits per bottle
Sold by DIR. C., Gillihau,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK
lola, ALLEN Co., KAs.
May 4, 1857
The Board Of County Commissioners
Of Allen county, Kansas will meet at
the Office of the County Clerk on the 6,
day of June 1887, as q board 0f:eQuali-
zation. r. w. DUFFY,
MAY 6t3.) County Clerk.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
PRETTY WOMEN.

All women look attractive when
their color and complexion is clear. II
your skin is sallow, eyes dull. you are
bilious, secure q box Of Williams Aus
tralian Herb Pills, take rs directed, and
the feeling of languor will leave you,
your eyes brighten, and You are anoth-
Try them. Price Is cents.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

In the winter season . slight cold
should never be neglected, the sudden
changes in the weather may bring on
a complication of diseases from which
death may result. DR.. Jackson's Syr.
up Of Wild Cherry and Lungwort win
soothe and cure it Immediately. Sold
BY all druggists.
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FOR SALE.

Blacksmith shop in Moran Kansas.
Will sell the entire business, or half
interest to the right man. This ia .
good opening for good Mechanic.
For particulars call on or address
H. B. Smith, Moran, Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

Children win refuse bad tasting
cough medicine but they will all be
willing to take DR.. Jackson's Syrup Of
Wild Cherry and Lungwort whenevef
offered. 1t II ~ pleasant 40 Mapl
Syrup and will reach q bad couge
much quicker than any other prepah
arion Of the kind. Sold by all druggr-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
AUCII0 HEIR.

F. NJ. Adams, lola, Kansas, cries
sales in Allen and adjoining counties.
Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay
Charges u per cent. Correspondence
promptly answered.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
ICE

I am now prepared to deliver ice
to any part Of the city every morning.
Leave orders with the undersigned at
the Adams Express office.
w. H. LING.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT
Will be given to capable and reliable
lady canvasser residing in this place.
No investment required. Goods sell
all the year round. References neces-
ary. Write to J. B. HURLING co.
III Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

dreamed dream the other night
When nothing could be seen
dreamed that best OF druggists had,
A Peerless liver bean.
Next morning q the break Of day,
rose with IN aching spleen
But soon got cured Of raging pain,
BY taking Smiths Bile Beans.
., Two bits per bottle,
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the INVALUABLE DOMESTIC SEMEDY-DARBYS
pR0pHYl ACTIC FllllO.

Gives prompt and permanent reli-
in burns. scalds, chiiblains, venOmOus
stings or bites, cuts and wounds of evee
ry description. It is invaluable in
scarlet fever. diphtheria, smallpox,
cholera, yellow typhus, typhoid and
other fevers. For sick-rOOms, to pre-
vent the spread of contagiOn, it is the
best disinfectant known.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

Do not emphasize your language by
using profane words, but say, as sure
rs st. Patrick's Pills will physic there
is nothing more certain.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
A0CII0HIS

VIM. H. Wychoff, Moran Kansas
cries sales in Allen and adjoining
counties. satisfaction guaranteed or
no pay. Charges IL per cent.
Correspondence promptly answered.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

BEGG'S CHERRY COUGH SYRUP
I consider one of the best if not the
best of all the many cough remedies in
use. 1 have sold more of it the past
year than all others put together, and
it has given universal satisfaction. J.
NJ. Nye, Druggist, Wells, MINI. Sam
pie bottles free at GOOdhue & Evans